BALTIMORE, MD (Thursday, July 24, 2025) – The Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) has issued a Code Red Extreme Heat alert for Friday, July 25 through Tuesday, July 29 as an excessive heat wave is expected with heat indices forecasted to exceed 105 degrees. This extreme heat poses significant health risks to the public, especially for those working outdoors, older adults, young children, individuals with chronic health challenges, and pets.